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File:Black-faced Cormorant (Phalacrocorax fuscescens), Maria Island, Tasmania.jpg

Black-faced Cormorant

Black-faced Cormorant

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The Black-faced Cormorant is a medium-sized cormorant endemic to the coasts of southern Australia and Tasmania. It is distinguished by its entirely black head and upperparts, contrasting with white underparts.
Where to spot
Endemic to the temperate coasts of southern Australia and Tasmania. Inhabits rocky coastlines, offshore islands, and sheltered bays.
How to spot
Look for its distinct black head and neck, black upperparts, and clean white underparts. Often seen fishing actively in coastal waters or perched on rocks. It has a relatively long and slender bill for a cormorant.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round within its restricted coastal range. Breeding typically occurs during the spring and summer months (austral).
File:Black-faced Cormorant (Phalacrocorax fuscescens), Maria Island, Tasmania.jpg
File:Black-faced Cormorant (Phalacrocorax fuscescens) (31283660255).jpg
File:Black-faced Cormorant (Phalacrocorax fuscescens) (8079574186).jpg
File:Black-faced Cormorant (Phalacrocorax fuscescens) - Flickr - Gregory "Slobirdr" Smith.jpg
File:Black-faced Cormorant (Phalacrocorax fuscescens) at Bellerive Bluff.jpg
File:Phalacrocorax carbo and Phalacrocorax fuscescens -Tasmania-8.jpg
File:Phalacrocorax fuscescens - Derwent River Estuary.jpg
File:Phalacrocorax fuscescens Kettering.jpg
File:Phalacrocorax fuscescens Roosting.jpg
File:Phalacrocorax fuscescens in flight 1 - SE Tasmania.jpg
File:Black-faced Cormorant (Phalacrocorax fuscescens), Maria Island, Tasmania.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Black-faced Cormorant (Phalacrocorax fuscescens) (31283660255).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Black-faced Cormorant (Phalacrocorax fuscescens) (8079574186).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Black-faced Cormorant (Phalacrocorax fuscescens) - Flickr - Gregory "Slobirdr" Smith.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Black-faced Cormorant (Phalacrocorax fuscescens) at Bellerive Bluff.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Phalacrocorax carbo and Phalacrocorax fuscescens -Tasmania-8.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Phalacrocorax fuscescens - Derwent River Estuary.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Phalacrocorax fuscescens Kettering.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Phalacrocorax fuscescens Roosting.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Phalacrocorax fuscescens in flight 1 - SE Tasmania.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species primarily forages in clear, shallow coastal waters, often diving to considerable depths to catch fish and crustaceans.
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Jacob
3 weeks ago
Black-faced Cormorant
Port Sorell, Tasmania
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